It was an evening like this, I remember, three weeks back, when I had drafted a post where I said that the current (then) situation related to the COVID-19 crisis reminded me of the Chernobyl disaster. Little did I know that this was perhaps going to be worse, much worse than what Chernobyl was. This is the worst global disaster of the last decade is an understatement, to put it straight! In fact, this is the worst crisis, our developed society has ever faced!
With the lockdown in India extended for 15 more days, we can really understand that is going to be a long war, a war with no immediate victory. With the doctors, health workers, police and the entire administration doing all that they can, the situation is undoubtedly gloomy now.
But again, we should take note that these are are real trying times with unprecedented measures being taken. Never ever has the Indian economy come to such a grinding halt. Even during the four wars (three against Pakistan and one against China), the Indian industries and the normal life was normal in the country. Even during the 1975 Emergency, the Indians continued to do their day to day activities and the economy was rolling. But this time, it’s really different. It’s a full lockdown, with no exemption whatsoever.
For now, I can see hope in a number of things though. The testings have been ramped up, with rapid testings being carried out in the hotspots. This can only help us in identifying and quarantining the infected, keeping in mind the health of the entire neighbourhood and the immediate surrounding areas. Also, with this, the authorities have fixed hotspots across the country to ensure that people don’t come out or go into them. These will surely help in containing the infection to the zones which have already got affected.
But however, the most important and positive thing that has drawn our attention in the last couple of days is the Investigational COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Treatment. Without a viable vaccine in sight for at least the next six months, this is perhaps going to be the most potent weapon in our fight against the Coronavirus. The fraternity of all the researchers and the doctors are working on applying this technique to the COVID-19 patients and making them recover, like they have done in China and US. This gives me hope, speaking from the positive response that this treatment has seen.
But yeah, as I have mentioned earlier, the fight is a long one... A really long one indeed! Let’s look into this extension of lockdown as the time we need to fully recover. The time we need to flatten the curve. It will be hard, I know. There will be inconveniences, I know. But it is a war, we are fighting, right? Perhaps even something worse than a war... Hardships are bound to be there, isn’t it? So the important thing is - Do we have a choice? Lockdown was the only choice. Still, India is in a better shape, compared to many other nations, now with more tests being carried out. The numbers have risen surely, but still it’s within our reach. It’s high time we resolve ourselves to fight this unitedly, because it’s Make or Break Time, guys! And can we afford to break it? Think for yourself, guys...
With the lockdown in India extended for 15 more days, we can really understand that is going to be a long war, a war with no immediate victory. With the doctors, health workers, police and the entire administration doing all that they can, the situation is undoubtedly gloomy now.
But again, we should take note that these are are real trying times with unprecedented measures being taken. Never ever has the Indian economy come to such a grinding halt. Even during the four wars (three against Pakistan and one against China), the Indian industries and the normal life was normal in the country. Even during the 1975 Emergency, the Indians continued to do their day to day activities and the economy was rolling. But this time, it’s really different. It’s a full lockdown, with no exemption whatsoever.
For now, I can see hope in a number of things though. The testings have been ramped up, with rapid testings being carried out in the hotspots. This can only help us in identifying and quarantining the infected, keeping in mind the health of the entire neighbourhood and the immediate surrounding areas. Also, with this, the authorities have fixed hotspots across the country to ensure that people don’t come out or go into them. These will surely help in containing the infection to the zones which have already got affected.
But however, the most important and positive thing that has drawn our attention in the last couple of days is the Investigational COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Treatment. Without a viable vaccine in sight for at least the next six months, this is perhaps going to be the most potent weapon in our fight against the Coronavirus. The fraternity of all the researchers and the doctors are working on applying this technique to the COVID-19 patients and making them recover, like they have done in China and US. This gives me hope, speaking from the positive response that this treatment has seen.
But yeah, as I have mentioned earlier, the fight is a long one... A really long one indeed! Let’s look into this extension of lockdown as the time we need to fully recover. The time we need to flatten the curve. It will be hard, I know. There will be inconveniences, I know. But it is a war, we are fighting, right? Perhaps even something worse than a war... Hardships are bound to be there, isn’t it? So the important thing is - Do we have a choice? Lockdown was the only choice. Still, India is in a better shape, compared to many other nations, now with more tests being carried out. The numbers have risen surely, but still it’s within our reach. It’s high time we resolve ourselves to fight this unitedly, because it’s Make or Break Time, guys! And can we afford to break it? Think for yourself, guys...
